Hart's Bakery

Very busy, I would suggest getting there early for a seat. Lovely staff and you can see into the kitchen. I would definitely recommend going here for some of their cakes or pastries which seem to be constantly changing as various ones sell out. They also have installations from local artists whose work you can buy. Be prepared to share a large table though, as they have two large tables of 6 seats- a very friendly Bristolian atmosphere and everyone more than happy to let others sit with them

Was recommended to visit Hart’s Bakery from a friend. We visited with 3 friends on a Saturday at 13:50. We were served almost instantly! Even if there is a waiting line, it moves quite fast! The smart thing is that you collect your pastries instantly and they bring your drinks to you, therefore you aren’t standing there waiting for your drinks and causing the waiting line to look bigger than it is. Both sausage rolls (meat & vegan) tasted amazing! I am sure all their pastries taste nice but if you want a variety of them you need to visit earlier in the day as they run out. Coffee/drinks were okay. I would have liked the option to have some kind of a fresh juice (not orange). The staff? Honestly amazing! They were so kind and welcoming! Really adds to the experience! I highly recommend you visit!

Been living in Bristol for a couple of years but only been here for the first time today! Location is right next to Temple Meads train station so it was busy on a Saturday morning. Had a cappuccino, flat white, also tried out their black current crumble cake and ham focaccia, both really tasty and prices are reasonable given a coffee nowadays can be £4-5+! If you’re looking for a quick grab and go coffee avoid going during busy times like the weekends and seats are mostly occupied, but overall a really pleasant visit and would recommend to anyone bypassing temple meads area!

Been meaning to go for ages - now I’m cross I haven’t been sooner! The staff were really friendly and welcoming. The atmosphere was super chill but busy. There was a decent queue when I arrived that stretched all the way to the door but it only took 5 minutes to be served. The almond croissant was almost certainly the best one I’ve ever had - can’t remember having a better one. My parent had the chocolate and hazelnut croissant and that too was top drawer! The chocolate wasn’t too sweet and there was plenty of it! I’ll 100% be back and I can’t wait.

A lovely spot underneath the rail way, makes a good coffee and some really nice baked goods and food! The quiches steal the show in this little spot, but how lovely the staff are (especially when it’s busy and rammed) makes the whole experience. They really are the best thing about here.

A really bustling bakery right next to Temple Meads. The latte was nice, and the blackcurrant and sour cream crumble slice was good too, but just super, super busy if you go on a weekday lunchtime like I did. Staff very friendly, and I was served quickly.

A little difficult to find from the train station but take the steep stairs to the left of the taxi stand - you will not be disappointed! Fantastic flavours and texture - the cheddar, mustard and sesame croissant was exquisite, crisp on the outside and soft inside. Carrot cake was equally good, beautiful texture and the perfect balance of sweetness. Staff were great, sped up my order as I was in a rush for a train. Lovely spot, I can’t believe it took me this long to discover Hart’s!

I haven't been back to Bristol and Hart's for well over 5 years. So glad the toasties and coffee are as good as ever. The mushroom vegan sausage roll has ruined me forever👌.

Literally THE best bakery I've been to. The best in Bristol The best in the UK And probably the best in the world, apart from that bakery I got a custard tart from in Portugal. Cannot recommend highly enough

So to find this place is easy when you know how ... come out of the station front entrance, walk towards the left rather than the standard straight out, and keep eyes peeled for a set of steps and a bridge across to the large building standing on its own. Go down the steps and you'll see some arches. Hart's Bakery will likely have some chairs and a table or two outside so identification is easy. Hard to miss. The place wasn't full but was way busier than I expected given the location. I popped in en-route to a meeting over Easton way. I needed something to eat as it was lunchtime and I didn't want to get to the meeting still starved! When you enter the door the interior space is light and bright. The front is dominated by large 'sharable' tables, with a door to the loo located left. Then the counter in front is festooned with cakes and savouries. Coffee machine to the left and a bread stand (all sour-dough apparently!) to your right. Ordering was a breeze. There's a specials board for food, but otherwise, you need to use your eyes on the table where everything is on view. The cakes and such are all uncovered. Looks great but as in so many places I'd question the 'hygiene' of an open display. Service was brisk and super-smiley. I had the veggie sausage roll, a flat white and bought a white sourdough for home. I was pretty happy. Coffee is a single estate from Extract. Very nicely made by a nice man, who somehow knew it was mine even tho he hadn't served me. If you look through the serving area then there's the bakery itself. Everyone seemed happy and were working well together. They sure seemed to be generating a lot of goodies back there. I really enjoyed the whole vibe and the hive of activity going on. They bake for many outlets through the city and from that point of view their location makes sense. It makes less sense in terms of passing trade, but the turnover of eat in and take away orders during my 20 minutes or so sitting in clearly demonstrates that some places are just brilliant enough to become a 'destination'. Well worth popping by next time you're at Temple Meads!

While studying at Dbs studios I go to this place on the regs. Freshly hand made (in front of your eyes is you wait long enough) delights. Bread, pastry and cakes. Locally sourced, and dam delicious. One thing I have to point out is the mega sausage rolls. Very high in price but by the heavens are they worth it. A different one each day, pork, black pudding and chives to Thai spiced.... They are the best sausage rolls I have ever tasted in my life. Watch them rolling dough or putting a heart logo on your latte. Highly recommended.

Well what a find! Collecting daughter from Temple Meads station and noticed a subtle little sign saying 'Coffee' how can I resist. Down the fire escape and into a railway arch and you find this brilliant little bakery and coffee shop. Good prices, great coffee and frankly bloody amazing cakes

Excellent pastries and baked goods that you can watch being made. Busy place, pretty good amount of seating (inside & outside), friendly staff :)

Now this is a Bakery! I've got my favourite Bakery in Bristol that I rarely stray from. Unfortunately I moved away from it at the beginning of the year, so I don't get to go as much as I'd like now. But while in the area, I stumbled across Hart's Bakery. I have heard some awesome reviews about it so decided to pop and see what all the fuss was about. Hart's looks completely different to any bakery I've been to before. It's very rustic, which isn't abnormal for bakery, but the lighting and ambiance makes it feel like winter - but in a really lovely, snug kind of way! It feels like you don't want to leave. Like you've got everything you need right in front of you, so you might as well just stay put! I had a delicious latte and a pork and onion sausage roll, which was still warm. The pastry was so SO good! I'm a bit fussy when it comes to pastry. I don't really like it cold and if it's a bit tough then I tend just eat whatever is in the middle. The pastry on the sausage roll was absolutely perfect for me and the meat in the middle was amazing. Not too salty, which a lot of sausage rolls can be. I wanted a cake, I really did, but I wasn't hungry enough. I'm heading towards Harts again tomorrow, so I'll definitely be stopping for one then. I'll update when I do! But on first impressions, I may have found my new favourite bakery!

If you're into nice cake, reasonable coffee and great toast, you can do a lot worse than start your morning at Hart's before you run for your train to work. You can see the baker at work and enjoy the friendliness and informal conversation with the staff, which makes for a fun atmosphere. Try the Saturday Cake, which is delicious!

Great service here at a very convenient location. the coffee is great and their pastries are really good too!

I love sour dough bread and Harts is THE best I have tasted, it's beautifully light and perfectly crusty, I can't believe I have only justdiscovered this place I also tried the almond croissants which were to die for. I only popped in to pick up the bread but I will definitely be back to try out the cafe, there was such a buzz in there this morning and it seems to be a lovely spot to have a cuppa and read the papers - watch this space for more reviews, I have a feeling I may well become a regular here !

Good taste and variety of pastries and puddings and breads. Sadly all croissants gone by 9:30 on a saturday morning. Very polite staff.